The Owners Manual for my '53 Merc M500 2-ton indicates that the trannies
available include 4-spd (Direct 1:1 4th), 5-spd with Direct 5th, and
5-spd with Overdrive 5th. Unfortunately, mine is just the 4-spd.
Dave Q.
Chevy 1300 Canadian
> From: "Gary L. Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] strange tranny
>
> I just bought a 55 Ford, and it has a 5spd in it that is called "Direct" as
>it has 1:1 ration in 5th, not Odrive. It's a New Process I'm thinking, but
>will know more about it when it comes home.<
>
> G. L. Perry
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